Monday, May 09, 2011

Adult and Community Learning Fund

The Adult and Community Learning Fund is a new fund from the Skills
Funding Agency, administered by NIACE. The Adult and Community Learning
Fund will help make the Big Society a reality and will contribute to the
Government's aspirations for Informal Adult and Community Learning (IACL).

The fund is open for applications until 12 noon, Friday 10 June 2011.
Organisations from across England can bid for their share of £2.25
million fund for new and imaginative adult and community learning
opportunities that engage and motivate, in particular, disadvantaged adults.

The maximum amount for any bid is £75,000 and the minimum is £10,000.

Please note that this fund is open to organisations in England only.
Projects should be designed to support informal adult and community
learning for people aged 19 and over. The application process is online
and only online submissions will be accepted. Applications submitted in
hard copy or by email will not be accepted.

Your application must be submitted by noon on Friday June 10, 2011 or
earlier if possible. Please read the Prospectus before submitting your
application.